How using AI can save SMEs time and money on HR & recruitment
As a Google survey shows AI could save the average UK worker over 100 hours a year, Ben Thompson of Employment Hero outlines how SMEs can use... read more
HR Advice for SMEs
Here you can find a range of articles and guides which offer SMEs ideas, support and guidance for HR, recruitment and general day to day staff management.
Advice & Support
What does the 2023 Spring Budget mean for SMEs In the UK?
For small businesses (SMEs) there are some challenges to overcome in the Spring 2023 budget such as one of the most significant increases in... read more
Redundancy and pregnancy or maternity leave: what employers need to know
Karen Holden from A City Law Firm outlines the implications for employers of new legislation extending redundancy protections for women who are... read more
Employee’s wife has post-partum depression: how to help?
Our guest blogger Alan Price from Bright HR explains what you could do if faced with this tricky and sad issue. read more
How to deal with Hybrid Working Expenses
With hybrid working here to stay, all employers should now be well versed in how to manage expenses for their remote workers. If you have yet to... read more
Cyber Security and Hybrid Working
Charlie Acfield from Totality Services gives us some advice on how to tackle the cybersecurity risks associated with hybrid working.... read more
Five ways SMEs can boost recruitment & retention
Small businesses can be greatly affected by the loss of a valued employee. But getting things right can boost SME recruitment and keep good people... read more
Managing bereavement at work
The impact of the last few years has highlighted the importance of employers managing bereavement in at work with compassion, sensitivity and... read more
Bringing babies to work – considerations for employers
Since MP Stella Creasy stirred controversy by cradling her new-born baby in a sling while speaking across the Houses of Commons, the question of... read more
How to put a stop to bullying in the workplace
Kate Palmer from HR experts Peninsula UK on how employers should ensure they stamp out bullying. read more
Are your job adverts attracting women?
HR expert Kate Palmer on why having more gender neutral language in job adverts could broaden the talent employers can attract. read more
Action on age diversity at work: Toolkit
Request a copy of the NOWW Toolkit How do we move from awareness of the needs of older workers to action? As part of National Older Workers Week... read more
Flexible working – how can we improve?
Often, flexible working practices don’t improve work life balance. An important new book explores the challenges around flexible working and how... read more
eBooks & Toolkits
New eBook: National Older Workers Week 2022
A brand new eBook catalogues last year’s National Older Workers Week events, with a focus on action. read more
Action on age diversity at work: Toolkit
Request a copy of the NOWW Toolkit How do we move from awareness of the needs of older workers to action? As part of National Older Workers Week... read more
Gendered ageism: how can we beat the cumulative bias women face?
Request your free PDF eBook We have a brand new eBook on gendered ageism, published for International Women’s Day 2022 which is on the 8th... read more
eBook: National Older Workers Week 2021
Request a PDF copy of the eBook In November 2021 workingwise.co.uk held the first National Older Workers Week, sponsored by QA, with online events on... read more
Menopause at work ebook
The team at WM People have put together a brand new ebook looking at menopause at work. We take a look at best practice in dealing with staff who are... read more
Returner Programmes: New E-book
The team at WM People have put together a returner programme ebook. We take a look at best practice with regards returner programmes, alongside some... read more
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White Papers
Request White Paper: Foregrounding best practice in SME recruitment and retention
This roundtable for SMEs, in partnership with everywoman, shares best practice and discusses some of the current challenges and headwinds facing... read more
WM People Impact Report 2023
Our second WM People impact report, for financial year 2022-3, is now available. In it we seek to illustrate how our products and services produce... read more
WM People Impact Report 2022
Our mission is to improve the world of work for everyone by inspiring and promoting best practice in diversity and inclusion amongst employers, and... read more
Hybrid Working: White Paper
How can employers make the most of the benefits of hybrid working and overcome some of those challenges? read more
WM People launches 2022 Best Practice Report
WMPeople.co.uk has launched its 2022 Best Practice Report, based on its Top Employer Awards, and has opened applications for its 2023 Awards. read more
White Paper: Hybrid Working – Emerging Best Practice
Hybrid working has come to the fore as a result of Covid, although many companies were using it before that. It has now become more mainstream,... read more
White paper: best practice for Returner Programmes
We have launched a new white paper on best practice for returner programmes, following a roundtable event this September with employers and experts.... read more
Returner initiatives: Getting people back to work after a career break
Reserve a copy of the discussion from our upcoming round table. read more
